Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

RADfest
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
River Arts District
Presented by River Arts District Artists (RADA) November 8–9, 2025 | 10am-5pm | Free and Open to the Public

Join us for the second annual RADfest, a two-day celebration of art, music, and cultural energy in Asheville’s River Arts District. Designed to connect collectors and art lovers with the work of over 350 local artists, this vibrant festival features open studios, gallery exhibitions, and curated opportunities to purchase original artwork directly from the makers.

In addition to visual arts, RADfest showcases an expanded lineup of live music, performance art, and culinary experiences. The event also marks the closing of A Tale of Two Cities, the nationally recognized exhibition presented with the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, which explores stories of resilience through the eyes of artists from both cities.

Come for the art, stay for the rhythm, and leave inspired.

250-Rep Team Workout
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
CrossFit Vibrant
250-Rep Team Workout to Honor Veterans and Kick Off America’s 250th Birthday
On November 8, 2025, veterans and supporters will gather at CrossFit Vibrant 20 Maple Creek Circle,
Greenville, SC to complete the WOD for Warriors A250 to help kick off celebrations of America’s 250th
birthday. Participants will work in teams of 2–5 to complete 250 total reps of various exercises with
250-meter runs in between. The A250 workout is simple, accessible, and symbolic and honors the 250
years of resilience, sacrifice, and freedom made possible by our nation’s Veterans.
WOD for Warriors is hosted nationally by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization
forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
Veterans and supporters will complete a functional, team-based workout of 250 reps with 250-meter runs
in between. This visually engaging and symbolic event honors veterans and commemorates 250 years of
America’s resilience and freedom made possible by our nation’s military and veterans.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nonprofit organization forging America’s leading health and
wellness community for veterans. Through inclusive events, programming, and community connections,
Team RWB empowers veterans to focus on health, fitness, and belonging so their best days are still
ahead.
Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

Sunday, November 9, 2025
Book Signing & Meet & Greet
Nov 9 all-day
More To Love Plus
More To Love Plus-Size Consignment will be hosting Maggie Weber, best known as Refashioned Hippie — a comedic fashion commentator with over 2 million cross-platform followers.
Maggie is a writer, entertainer, voice actor, clothing reseller, and mom who built her platform from the ground up, fueled by authenticity, humor, and creative storytelling, turning her voice into a thriving multi-platform brand.
Join us for her Book Signing & Meet & Greet at More To Love, where you can chat with Maggie about how she got started, what it’s really like to grow an online following, and how she balances business, creativity, and real life.
While you’re here, enjoy snacks and refreshments, shop the latest arrivals, and show Maggie your new favorite finds! Plus — the first 40 guests will receive scratch-off discount cards offering at least 15% off or more on their purchase!
If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or a creative who wants to learn, network, and connect — you won’t want to miss this one!
Bring your copy of her book, Why I Hate Everything: Reflections on a Decade in Retail, to have it signed — or purchase a copy in-store if you’d like to grab one that day. The book is also available on Amazon here: Why I Hate Everything: Reflections on a Decade in Retail
Buy Now: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Hate…/dp/B0971SNTQ9…
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Guests will also receive exclusive scratch-off coupons for a chance to win special in-store discounts during their visit.
And because it wouldn’t be Asheville without a little creative flair — wear your favorite look, whatever that means for you! Whether it’s your go-to dress, a fun costume, or something fabulous you found at More to Love, let’s show Maggie what makes our unique Asheville fashion vibe so special.
📍 More To Love Plus-Size Consignment, Asheville NC
🎟️ Free to attend | Book signing • Special discounts • Gift card giveaway
Then, don’t miss our Live Sale Events on Whatnot (virtual):
Saturday, November 8th | 6–8 PM
Sunday, November 9th | 10 AM–6 PM
Tune in to shop, save, and join the fun from anywhere!
Leicester, North Carolina
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

RADfest
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
River Arts District
Presented by River Arts District Artists (RADA) November 8–9, 2025 | 10am-5pm | Free and Open to the Public

Join us for the second annual RADfest, a two-day celebration of art, music, and cultural energy in Asheville’s River Arts District. Designed to connect collectors and art lovers with the work of over 350 local artists, this vibrant festival features open studios, gallery exhibitions, and curated opportunities to purchase original artwork directly from the makers.

In addition to visual arts, RADfest showcases an expanded lineup of live music, performance art, and culinary experiences. The event also marks the closing of A Tale of Two Cities, the nationally recognized exhibition presented with the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, which explores stories of resilience through the eyes of artists from both cities.

Come for the art, stay for the rhythm, and leave inspired.

Asheville Poetry Reading & Book Signing
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 5th Generation Pilates

Alabama Poets Garrett Ashley & Salaam Green to Headline Asheville Poetry Reading & Book Signing with Holiday Artisan Market

Loblolly Press and Good Printed Things invite the public to Alabama Poets Garrett Ashley & Salaam Green: Poetry Reading & Book Signing on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM at 5th Generation Pilates, 1145 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805.
This evening highlights two powerful voices in Southern literature:
  • Garrett Ashley – Author of A Field Guide to North American Trees (Good Printed Things / Loblolly Press, 2025) and Habitats (Loblolly Press, 2026). His limited-run chapbook features poems named after Southeastern trees, weaving ecological awareness with human transformation.
  • Salaam Green – Birmingham’s first Poet Laureate (2024–2026), storyteller, and teaching artist. Her forthcoming collection The Other Revival (Pulley Press, Juneteenth 2025) excavates generational memory from the Wallace Plantation, uniting descendants of enslaved people and slaveholders through poetry as a tool for racial healing.
The program includes readings, conversation, and a book signing where you can meet the authors, all followed by a holiday artisan market with local makers offering handmade crafts.
Admission: Free (RSVP on Eventbrite)
Monday, November 10, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event – 10 Year Celebration!
Nov 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center

Join medicinal herb farmers, buyers, and celebrate the season at the 10th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event in Mills River, NC!

When We Were Queens… Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Acclaimed Durham-based cellist Shana Tucker and Saxapahaw-based French choreographer Murielle Elizéon (co-creator of Culture Mill) present When We were Queens…, a powerful multidisciplinary performance presented as a diptych—two solos in conversation.

“When We were Queens… is shaped as a ritual to call the ancestors. It is the whispering of a spell. It is an attempt to reclaim a lost mythology through somatic embodied imagination. It seeks to face the void of erasure for individual and collective healing. It is shaped as a diptych: two solos in conversation to acknowledge both the singularity of Murielle and Shana’s cultural experience (one is French, the other is American) and the common thread running through their experience as women of color from the African Diaspora. The performance convokes the audience for a moment of shared witnessing while acknowledging the complexity of a gaze which has often exoticized our Black and Brown bodies.”

Commissioned by NC State Live, the original development of the work began in 2022 and after subsequent series of museum and gallery residencies, When We were Queens… held its world premiere in February 2024, co-presented by NC State Live and the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Friday, November 14, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 14 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Monday, November 17, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

What’s the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albums, with Patricia Furnish
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore

Tuesday, Nov. 18 @ 6pm ET

Join us in person at MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE or streaming live online when Asheville-based writer Bill Kopp presents his new book, What’s the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albumsin conversation with Malaprop’s bookseller Patricia Furnish.

This is a free hybrid event with the option to attend in-store or online.
Copies of What’s the Big Idea will be available for purchase, and Bill Kopp will be on hand to sign them.

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 19 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

Thursday, November 20, 2025
“Discovering a Sense of Place”
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Kanuga

Join naturalist and educator, Jessie Wilder, for a thoughtful conversation on the benefits of living a place-based life, Thurs. November 20 at Kanuga. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. followed by the conversation with Jessie Wilder at 11 a.m. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall after the presentation. Cost: $20 (plus tax and fees=$24.74). KANUGA, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr. in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-learn-discovering-a-sense-of-place-with-jessie-wilder-tickets-1849253971409

Details:
10–11AM, Forest Bathing with Aimee Bostwick: Join Aimee for a time to ground ourselves by engaging our senses and tuning into our relationship with Nature. Dress comfortably for the weather and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. We will end this time with a cup of tea and sharing.
11AM–12PM, Jessie Wilder on Sense of Place: Join us for a conversation with naturalist Jessie Wilder as she shares with us about our deep connection to place and how it forms us. Consider where you currently live and ask yourself this: I live here, but how much do I really know, love, and inhabit this place as home?
12–1:30PM, Lunch and Discussion in the Dining Hall

Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery proudly presents Artful Living: The Spirit of the Craftsman Style, a group exhibition celebrating the enduring influence of the American Arts and Crafts movement. On view from October 18 through December 31, 2025, this curated showcase brings together the work of four contemporary makers who honor traditional craftsmanship while offering fresh perspectives on timeless forms.

Featured artists include ceramicist Leslie Green Guilbault, a Roycroft Artisan whose pottery blends nature, myth, and metallic luster; blacksmith Paul Garrett, known for his handcrafted metalwork and luminous mica lamps inspired by early 20th-century design; furniture maker Timothy Livingston, whose heirloom-quality pieces reflect a deep reverence for honest materials and joinery; and painter Shawn Krueger, a Roycroft Master Artisan whose landscapes echo the quiet mood and tonal beauty of historic plein air work.

Exhibition – Sharon Louden: Barriers & Boundaries
Nov 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Barriers & Boundaries,” a solo exhibition by Sharon Louden showcasing three interrelated bodies of work — paintings from The Barriers series (2023), selections from the Untitled series (2010), and a new wall installation featuring works on paper from Louden’s ongoing and current series, Barriers to Entry (2023–25). Together, these series trace Louden’s evolving vision, revealing a rich dialogue between past and present, painting and installation.

Louden’s work investigates limits—both actual and psychological—and the space in which constraint becomes possibility. The Barriers paintings evoke edges, thresholds, and the complex interplay between openness and division. The Untitled series explores fragile architectural form, color, and gentle quietness in the gestures themselves. The wall installation in Barriers to Entry transforms one of the gallery’s walls into a site of engagement, inviting viewers to navigate, literally reflect, and imagine themselves in a new environment.

ArtWalk + Open Studios at Mayfair Art Studios
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mayfair Art Studio

ArtWalk + Open Studios at Mayfair Art Studios

November 20, 2025 / 5pm – 8 pm

Mayfair Art Studios participates in Spartanburg ArtWalk, a free gallery and museum crawl in Spartanburg, so its Resident Creative’s can showcase their work. Every Third Thursday from 5pm to 8pm, the Resident Creative’s open their studio doors so the public can gain perspective on their creative process.

During ArtWalk + Open Studios, you’ll be able to view new work from the creative’s while getting to know each of them and what drives their creativity. Explore what’s Made at Mayfair! Can’t make it to ArtWalk? Stop by Mayfair during our operating hours to see the latest exhibits on display!

Beer and wine is available for those 21+

Learn more about ArtWalk at https://www.spartanartwalk.org/